Pokemon Gold Version (Part II)

First thing's first, let's go to Pokemon Center and talk to Professor Elm's assistant.

Pokemon Eggs hatch after you've taken a certain number of steps, determined by the species inside the egg. This one contains a Togepi which should hatch around the time we take on the third gym. Togepi is a Normal-type Pokemon whose main move is Metronome, which isn't very reliable. It evolves based on "affection" - something new to this generation, which means you must use it in battle often and not let it faint. Using items on it also makes it happy. Its evolved form is Normal/Flying.

Next head south from Violet City along Route 32. You will see this tree along the way, so get the Przcure Berry from it. Head south some more.

This man, who previously wouldn't let you pass, will now give you the Miracle Seed if you've defeated Falkner and obtained the Pokemon Egg. You are also free to pass into the rest of the route.

Route 32

Rattata || Normal
Ekans || Poison (Silver version only)
Zubat || Poison / Flying (Night)
Bellsprout || Grass / Poison
Mareep  || Electric
Hoppip || Grass / Flying (Day)
Wooper || Water / Ground


I captured this fellow to make use of his Thunder Wave move to catch lots of other Pokemon in the future. Also it's one of the best special attackers in the region.



Youngster Albert || ¥128
Rattata Lv.6 || Normal || 72 exp
Zubat Lv.8 || Poison / Flying || 91 exp



Picnicker Liz || ¥180
Nidoran♀ Lv.9 || Poison || 112 exp

On the side of the rock wall opposite Liz you can find another Potion. 

 Above the short eastern area with a bunch of bridges you can find this hidden item.



Fisher Henry || ¥320
Poliwag Lv.8 || Water || 132 exp
Poliwag Lv.8 || Water || 132 exp



Fisher Justin || ¥200
Magikarp Lv.5 || Water || 21 exp
Magikarp Lv.5 || Water || 21 exp
Magikarp Lv.5 || Water || 21 exp
Magikarp Lv.15 || Water || 63 exp



Fisher Ralph || ¥400
Goldeen Lv.10 || Water || 237 exp
Note: Register Ralph's phone number when you're done with the battle, he will notify you of a Pokemon swarm. These are instances where a Pokemon that is usually nearly impossible to find suddenly appears in large numbers. The particular one he notifies you of is for Qwilfish.

If you're having your mom save your money, you'll get a call like this sometimes. Some of what you get is healing items like a Super Potion or a Full Heal, but she will also sometimes buy you dolls and other decorations for your room back in Newbark Town. As far as I know, that is the only way to get many of them.



Camper Roland || ¥180
Nidoran♂ Lv.9 || Poison || 115 exp

In the patch of grass east of the camper you will find this item ball containing a Great Ball.



Youngster Gordon || ¥160
Wooper Lv.10 || Water / Ground || 111 exp

Like the bike in the previous generation, the Slowpoke Tail this guy wants to sell you is one dollar outside the maximum amount of money the game lets us carry, so we'll have to decline his offer. He doesn't seem to take it very well, though.

Just past the grumpy salesman is another hidden item, this time a Great Ball. Yay!

In the exact same spot on Friday, you can find another weekday sibling. Freida will give you a Poison Barb for boosting Poison-type moves. 

Talk to the man inside the Pokemon Center to receive an Old Rod, and then go north to the bridge and fish yourself up a Magikarp if you want. Then go south from the Pokemon Center.



Bird Keeper Peter || ¥192
Pidgey Lv.6 || Normal / Flying || 70 exp
Pidgey Lv.6 || Normal / Flying || 70 exp
Spearow Lv.8 || Normal / Flying || 99 exp

You will reach the entrance to Union Cave, so let's head inside.

Union Cave

Rattata || Normal
Sandshrew || Ground (Gold version only)
Zubat || Poison / Flying
Geodude || Rock / Ground
Onix || Rock / Ground



Hiker Daniel || ¥352
Onix Lv.11 || Rock / Ground || 253 exp

Directly to the west after you enter is yet another Potion.



Hiker Russell || ¥256
Geodude Lv.4 || Rock / Ground || 73 exp
Geodude Lv.6 || Rock / Ground || 109 exp
Geodude Lv.8 || Rock / Ground || 147 exp



Firebreather Bill || ¥288
Koffing Lv.6 || Poison || 145 exp
Koffing Lv.6 || Poison || 145 exp

Below the Firebreather trainer, you'll find another Great Ball.

Back up and to the west you'll find an X Attack.



Pokemaniac Larry || ¥600
Slowpoke Lv.10 || Water/Psychic || 211 exp

 Go down the ladder by the Pokemaniac, then left and up to get TM39 Swift.

On the opposite end of this lower level is an X Defend. Also note that Onix seem much more common down here, if you are looking to catch one (and didn't get one from the trade in Violet City).

Back up top, go right from where you fought the Pokemaniac and take the first path leading down. The item ball here has an Awakening.



Firebreather Ray || ¥432
Vulpix Lv.9 || Fire || 121 exp

After beating this last trainer, exit the cave.

Route 33

Rattata || Normal
Spearow || Normal / Flying (Day)
Zubat || Poison / Flying (Night)
Hoothoot  || Normal / Flying (Night)
Hoppip || Grass / Flying (Day)

There's a tree out here with a Psncure Berry to be picked, so get that and then fight the trainer.



Hiker Anthony || ¥352
Geodude Lv.11 || Rock / Ground || 202 exp
Machop Lv.11 || Fighting ||  207 exp
*Note: Getting Anthony's number will have him notify you whenever Dunsparce are swarming.

Head west a bit and you've reached the next town. This one has another two-part sign; "Azalea Town, Where people and Pokemon live in happy harmony."

Our first destination in tiny Azalea Town is Kurt's house in the northwest corner. You can get a White Apricorn from the tree outside before going in.

When you talk to the man inside he'll rush off, so follow him back in the direction of Union Cave. You'll come across the Slowpoke Well (marked with a sign).

Grab this hidden item, then make your way down the steps that were previously blocked off by a man in black.

Slowpoke Well

Zubat || Poison / Flying
Slowpoke || Water / Psychic



Rocket Grunt || ¥360
Rattata Lv.9 || Normal || 109 exp
Rattata Lv.9 || Normal || 109 exp



Rocket Grunt || ¥440
Zubat Lv.9 || Poison / Flying || 103 exp
Ekans Lv.11 || Poison || 145 exp

This item ball contains a Super Potion.



Rocket Grunt || ¥360
Rattata Lv.7 || Normal || 85 exp
Zubat Lv.9 || Poison / Flying || 103 exp
Zubat Lv.9 || Poison / Flying || 103 exp



Rocket Grunt || ¥560
Koffing Lv.14 || Poison || 342 exp

After the battle you will automatically end up back at Kurt's place. Talk to him to receive a Lure Ball. Now that Team Rocket has been booted out of town, we can go over to the gym.

Azalea Town Gym Challenge
Cyndaquil will do very well here, it will likely evolve into Quilava before the gym is done if it hasn't already. Hoothoot, Pidgey, and Spearow will all have an advantage here as well. If you have a Geodude or Onix that knows Rock Throw, they could be useful as well, especially against the leader's strongest Pokemon. Grass-type moves won't have much effect, but the Pokemon themselves are more in danger from Poison Sting than anything else. Only the leader's strongest Pokemon knows a damage-dealing Bug-type move.

*Note: Since the gym is an open area I'll just list the trainers from lowest position on the screen to the highest. The gym leader will still be last though, even though he's in the middle.


Twins Amy & May || ¥200
Spinarak Lv.10 || Bug / Poison || 115 exp
Ledyba Lv.10 || Bug / Flying || 115 exp



Bug Catcher Al || ¥192
Caterpie Lv.12 || Bug || 135 exp
Weedle Lv.12 || Bug / Poison || 133 exp



Bug Catcher Benny || ¥192
Weedle Lv.7 || Bug / Poison || 78 exp
Kakuna Lv.9 || Bug / Poison || 136 exp 
Beedrill Lv.12 || Bug / Poison || 408 exp



Bug Catcher Josh || ¥208
Paras Lv.13 || Bug / Grass || 195 exp




Leader Bugsy || ¥1600
Metapod Lv.14 || Bug || 216 exp
Kakuna Lv.14 || Bug / Poison || 213 exp 
Scyther Lv.16 || Bug / Flying || 640 exp

 
 With this badge, Pokemon up to Lv.30 will obey you guaranteed. You will be able to use the HM Cut outside of battle as well (once you get it, which will be soon). You also get TM49 Fury Cutter.

Go to part III ---> 

My Team So Far

Tilly, Lv.16
West, Lv.17
Riese, Lv.16
Phillip, Lv.2

Pokedex
Seen: 40
Own: 24

Items Obtained
Pokemon Egg
Przcure Berry
Miracle Seed
Potion
Great Ball
Great Ball
Old Rod
Potion
Great Ball
X Attack
TM39 Swift
X Defend
Awakening
Psncure Berry
White Apricorn
Full Heal
Super Potion
Lure Ball
TM49 Fury Cutter